Man, 35, shot dead near house party in south London named by police

Man, 35, shot dead near house party in south London named by police
Leroy Mitchell was pronounced dead at the scene in Croydon (Picture: Google/PA)

A man shot dead near a house party where a silent disco is believed to have been taking place has been named as Leroy Mitchell.

Police were called to a car park in Birdhurst Road, Croydon, south London, shortly before 5am on Saturday to reports of a male having been shot.

Mr Mitchell, 35, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Detectives investigating the murder have appealed for guests at a house party nearby on Saturday morning, or who saw Mr Mitchell on the night of October 1, to get in touch.

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The victim was named as 35-year-old Leroy Mitchell (Picture: PA)

Detective Chief Inspector Katherine Goodwin, of Specialist Crime – who is leading the investigation, said: ‘Officers would like to speak to anyone who was at that party, which is believed to be a silent disco.

‘Even if you do not think you saw or heard anything significant, please contact police if you were there.

‘Leroy was a popular local man and his family and friends have been left absolutely devastated by his death.

‘I also want to appeal for any witnesses, anyone with information or anyone who may have relevant dashcam or other footage to please get in touch.’

There have been no arrests made so far.

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